When hiring an appraiser, what types of questions should I ask?
The following questions would be appropriate:

• Are you licensed or certified in the state in which you live?
• What professional designations do you have and from what groups?
• How long have you been in practice?
• What level of experience do you have in this particular market and with this type of property?
• Are you familiar with property in this neighborhood?
• What types of clients have you had (homeowners, estates, lenders, relocation companies)?

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